| Encyclopedia of Elder Care Contributor(s): Mezey, Mathy D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1591021898 ISBN-13: 9781591021896 Publisher: Prometheus Books OUR PRICE: $34.19 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2004 Annotation: Written by experts, this state-of-the-art resource addresses home care, nursing home care, rehabilitation, case management, social services, assisted living, palliative care and more. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nursing - Gerontology - Medical | Geriatrics - Medical | Nursing Home Care |
| Dewey: 362.198 |
| LCCN: 2004044683 |
| Physical Information: 1.59" H x 7.14" W x 10.02" (3.14 lbs) 824 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Elder care has become a growing concern for many families, for communities, for health professionals, and for the many establishments that provide living arrangements for the elderly. To work in elder care requires a command of current information from multiple disciplines, including nursing, medicine, social work, counseling, even dentistry and physical therapy. Now, for the first time, this information has been gathered in a single source. "The Encyclopedia of Elder Care features nearly 300 articles providing practical information on how to care for elders. Written by experts, this state-of-the-art resource addresses: home care, including family-based care; nursing home care; rehabilitation; case management; social services; assisted living; palliative care; and more. Each article concludes with references to pertinent Web sites. Easy to read and extensively cross-referenced, this comprehensive resource on geriatric and social care will be an indispensable tool for all in the caring professions. |